2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (151 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |
